The three-day camp will feature a group of the organization’s top prospects, including recent draft selections, listed players, and returning young talent. All on-ice sessions will take place on the C6 Rink, and admission is free to the public.

The camp roster includes 20 players, highlighted by 2025 first overall WHL Prospects Draft pick Maddox Schultz, 2026 first-round selection Fletcher MacDonald, and several members of the club’s 2025 and 2026 draft classes.

• Players arrive to Regina

• On-ice from 1:15 - 2:45 @ Co-operators Centre, C6 Rink
• On-ice from 7:00 - 8:30 @ Co-operators Centre, C6 Rink

• On-ice from 10:00 - 11:30 @ Co-operators Centre, C6 Rink
• On-ice from 5:45 - 7:00 @ Co-operators Centre, C6 Rink

The biggest move came in the first round when the Pats selected goaltender Fletcher MacDonald ninth overall. The Edmonton product became the highest-drafted goalie in franchise history and the first netminder taken by Regina in the opening round since Jordan Hollett in 2014. MacDonald is coming off a strong season with CAC U15 AA and also helped Team Alberta win the Alberta Cup.

Regina had two picks in the second round and added both size and skill. At 31st overall, the Pats selected defenceman Tyson Wolanski after a 47-point season with Yale Hockey Academy. Four picks later, they took forward Kai Dingwall, who led Calgary IHA in scoring and helped his team win a CSSHL title.

In the third round, the Pats stayed close to home by selecting Regina defenceman Riley Rubidge, who had 29 points with the Regina Pat Blues U15 AA this past season.

Regina added two more players in the sixth round with Gull Lake defenceman Carter Bleau and Colorado forward Baze Hielscher, who put up 122 points last season.

The Pats finished the draft in the ninth round by selecting North West Stars teammates Klay Weber and Alex Kowalyk. Weber had 45 points on the year, while Kowalyk led the team with 52 points in 27 games.

FULL DRAFT RECAP

Rubidge was selected by the Regina Pats with their third-round pick in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. The Regina product suited up for the Regina Pat Blues U15 AA program during the 2025-26 season, recording 29 points (15G-14A) in 26 games from the blueline. The 2011-born right-shot defender stands 5-foot-8 and weighs 150 pounds. He is committed to join the Regina Pat Canadians for the 2026-27 season as he continues his development in his hometown.

Carter Bleau | Defenceman | Round 6, Pick #123

Bleau was selected by the Regina Pats with the 123rd overall pick in the WHL Prospects Draft. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound right-shot defenceman from Gull Lake played last season with the Swift Current Broncos U15 AA, where he recorded 22 points (11G-11A) in 21 games. Bleau is signed to play for the Regina Pat Canadians next season as he continues his development.

Baze Hielscher | Forward | Round 6, Pick #135

Hielscher was the only U.S. born player selected by the Pats in this draft class. The 15-year-old from Windsor, Colorado is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound centre who put together a dominant season offensively. He recorded 122 points (88G-34A) in 44 games, leading his team in goals, assists, and overall scoring.

Klay Weber | Forward | Round 9, Pick #192

Alex Kowalyk | Forward | Round 9, Pick #207

Kowalyk, 15, was teammates with Weber this past season on the North West Stars U15 AA and led the Club in scoring with 52 points (23G-29A) in 27 games. The 5-foot-9, 150 lb. right winger from Battleford, Sask., is signed to play for the Battlefords Stars U18 AAA next season.

MacDonald becomes the highest-drafted goaltender in Regina Pats franchise history, and the first goaltender selected by the club in the first round since Jordan Hollett was taken 13th overall in 2014. He is also the highest-drafted goaltender selected in the WHL Prospects Draft since Taylor Gauthier was chosen 10th overall by the Prince George Cougars in 2016.

The last goaltender selected in the first round prior to MacDonald was Carter Esler, who went 23rd overall to the Spokane Chiefs in 2023. The last goaltender to be selected ninth overall in the WHL Prospects Draft was Ian Scott by the Prince Albert Raiders in 2014.

MacDonald, 14, spent the 2025-26 season with the Canadian Athletic Club U15 AA program in the AEHL, where he posted a 2.87 goals-against average, a .925 save percentage and one shutout across 28 games. The 6-foot-3, 199 lb. netminder from Edmonton was named to the AEHL U15 AA First All-Star Team following a standout campaign.

Despite facing the most shots against in the league (1,005), MacDonald consistently rose to the occasion, seeing 290 more shots than the next closest goaltender in the AEHL.

MacDonald elevated his play even further in the postseason, posting a remarkable .969 save percentage in two playoff appearances, allowing just three goals over 120 minutes of action.

On the provincial stage, MacDonald represented Team Alberta at the 2026 Alberta Cup, where he helped guide his team to a championship while earning First All-Star Team honours. In three tournament appearances, he recorded a .942 save percentage.

Round one will be streamed live on Victory+ beginning at 6 p.m. MDT, while rounds two through 12 will get underway Thursday at 10 a.m. Fans can follow the full draft at: https://chl.ca/whl/draft/whl/

The Pats enter the draft holding the ninth overall selection in the first round, along with two second-round picks at No. 31 and No. 35, plus a third-round selection at No. 62. Regina also owns two sixth-round picks and two ninth-round selections.

Historically, top-10 picks in the WHL Prospects Draft have often developed into cornerstone players for their respective franchises. Recent ninth overall selections include Tij Iginla, chosen by the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2021 before becoming a first-round pick of the Utah Mammoth, and Liam Ruck, who was selected ninth overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2023 and went on to finish second in WHL scoring this past season.

The Pats have selected inside the top 10 in each of the last two drafts, taking Maddox Schultz first overall in 2025 and Liam Pue third overall in 2025. Regina also added Logan Henry with the 23rd overall pick last year.

This year’s ninth overall selection gives the Pats another opportunity to add a key building block, as the 2011-born age group is widely regarded as a strong and deep draft class.

Regina also possesses significant future draft capital, including three second-round picks and three third-round picks in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft, giving General Manager Dale Derkatch added flexibility to move up the board if needed. In total, the Pats currently hold 39 draft picks over the next three years.

With no first-round pick in 2027, this year’s opening-round selection becomes especially important as the organization continues to build toward the future.

The 2026 draft will also mark the first time in franchise history that the Pats will make the ninth overall selection.

Over the past week, we’ve taken a closer look at the Pats’ unsigned and signed prospects born in 2010 (Day 1) and 2009 (Day 2). We conclude the series today by spotlighting the organization’s 2008-born players, along with listed prospects, as they continue their development within the Pats system.

Harris, 15, hails from Moose Jaw, Sask., and spent this past season with the Regina Capitals, recording 18 points (2G-16A) in 35 games. He also added six points (1G-5A) in six playoff appearances. The 5-foot-8, 141-pound left-shot defenceman was called up for eight games with the Regina Pat Canadians, where he posted three points (1G-2A), and is signed to play there full-time in 2026-27.

Tait, 17, recorded 68 points (26G-42A) in 43 games with the Trojans during the 2025-26 season, leading his team in scoring while finishing tied for ninth in league scoring and tied for seventh in assists. The 5-foot-11, 154-pound left-shot forward from Prince Albert also enjoyed a strong 2024-25 campaign, posting 33 points (15G-18A) in 43 games as a 15-year-old with the Trojans.

Today’s feature shifts focus to the organization’s 2009-born prospects, with a comprehensive update on both signed and unsigned players within that age group. The series will conclude with a final look at 2008-born players, along with listed prospects.

Note: Prospects are listed alphabetically within each birth year and broken down by position.

UNSIGNED PROSPECTS

Hordichuk was selected by the Pats with the first overall pick in the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft and spent the 2025-26 season with SAHA U18 Prep, where he served as team captain and recorded 16 points (6G-10A) in 27 games at the CSSHL U18 level. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound right-shot winger captained the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes in 2024-25, totaling 48 points (25G-23A) in 41 games. A native of Scottsdale, Arizona, Hordichuk also has Saskatchewan ties, as his father, Darcy, is from Kamsack, Sask.

Sejna, who was listed by the Pats in 2024, made his WHL debut on March 14 against Prince Albert after an outstanding season in which he recorded 75 points (12G-63A) in 45 games. The Lafayette, Colorado product led his team in both scoring and assists. The 6-foot, 165-pound left-shot forward first caught the attention of Pats management during the 2023-24 campaign, when he amassed an eye-popping 237 points (59G-178A) in 61 games. Sejna is the son of former Slovak NHL forward Peter Sejna, who played for the St. Louis Blues from 2004 to 2007. Prior to turning pro, Peter starred at Colorado College, where he won the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men’s hockey player in 2002-03.

Lansard, 17, is ranked 70th among North American skaters following a strong sophomore campaign. The 6-foot, 175-pound right-shot winger, who also saw time at centre this season, appeared in all 68 regular-season games for the Pats, recording a career-high 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists). The Ste. Anne, Man., product also added three goals in five playoff games.

Lansard’s ranking marks a slight rise from January, when he was slotted 72nd among North American skaters. His 2025-26 season represented a significant step forward from his rookie campaign, where he tallied 19 points (7 goals, 12 assists) in 54 games and was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. Lansard was originally selected by Regina in the fourth round (78th overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. He was also recently named to Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship in Bratislava and Trencin, Slovakia.

Klassen, 17, checked in at 211th among North American skaters after putting together a career year. The Martensville, Sask. product recorded 37 points (14 goals, 23 assists) in 62 games this season, along with two assists in five playoff contests.

A 6-foot, 176-pound left-shot centre, Klassen showed strong development in his second WHL season after posting 17 points (6G-11A) in 48 games as a 16-year-old rookie in 2024-25. He was originally selected by the Pats in the third round (51st overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

Lansard and Klassen are part of a group of 69 WHL skaters ranked by Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Draft.

The 2026 NHL Draft will return to Buffalo, N.Y., for the first time in a decade, with the Buffalo Sabres set to host the event from June 26-27 at KeyBank Center. Round 1 is scheduled for June 26 (7 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, TVA Sports), followed by Rounds 2-7 on June 27 (10 a.m. ET on NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet). Prior to that, the NHL Draft Lottery is set for May 5.

Lansard’s inclusion caps off a strong draft season for the 17-year-old, who continues to rise on the radar of NHL scouts. Ranked No. 62 in TSN’s latest draft rankings by Craig Button, Lansard has firmly worked his way into second-round consideration for the 2025 NHL Draft. That marks a notable jump from January, when NHL Central Scouting had him slotted 72nd among North American skaters.

Lansard was the only Regina player to appear in all 68 regular-season games, finishing with a career-high 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists). The performance represents a significant step forward from his rookie season, when he recorded 19 points (7 goals, 12 assists) in 54 games and was named the team’s Rookie of the Year.

His development also earned him a spot in the 2025 WHL Top Prospects Game in Langley, where he showcased his skill set on a national stage during a pivotal draft year. Lansard carried that momentum into the postseason, scoring three goals in five playoff games.

The 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship begins April 22, with Canada set to face Slovakia, Latvia, Norway, and Finland in the preliminary round. The tournament concludes with the medal games on May 2.

Fans across Canada will be able to follow the action, with TSN and RDS serving as the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada. TSN will air all Team Canada preliminary-round games, along with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal contests, while RDS will broadcast all preliminary-round games involving Canada, select quarterfinals, and the medal round.

For more information on the tournament, visit the official website at IIHF.com.